Panasonic PV-615S User Manual

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Panasonic

OmniMovle [_

PV-615S

Consists of

PV-615S D/PV-A23

Operating Instructions

Beforeattempting

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Warranty Registration

The serial number of these products may be found

on the bottom of the Movie and on the surface of

the AC Adaptor. No other has the same serial

number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book

as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Your Movie is designed to record and play back

in Standard Play (SP) mode only. Your Movie will not perform normal playback for programs pre- recorded in Long Play (LP) or Super Long Play (SLP) mode.

CAUTION: TO RIED_CE THE RISK OF ELEC 1_11CSHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USEA-SER_ICEABLE pART_ INSIOE

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. PV-615SD/PV-A23 Serial No.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE

THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. This Movie is equipped with the HQ System to

provide excellent video pictures, and is compatible with standard VHS equipment.

Only use those tapes with the _ mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6 and

8 hour VCR machines be used.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause

electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerfs the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

Table of Contents

Warranty Registration ............. 2

Safety Precautions .................. 2

Basic Steps .............................. 3

Basic Recording .................... 3

ToWatchRaybackintheEVF ..... 3

Movie System .......................... 4

Description of Controls .......... 5

Front View ............................. 5

Rear View .............................. 6

Underside .............................. 6

Top View ................................ 7

AC Adaptor ............................ 8

Adjustmentsfor EasyHandling ..... 9

How to Adjust the Electronic

Viewfinder (EVF) for use with

the Right or Left Eye ............. 9

Vision Adjustment Ring ......... 9

To Use the Shoulder

Strap .................................... 10

Preparations .......................... 11

Power Supplies .................... 11

How to Charge Battery

Pack ..................................... 12

A Word About Cassettes ..... 13

To Insert or Remove a

Cassette ............................... 13

Color Enhancement Light .... 14

EVF Indications ................... 15

Camera Recording ................ 16

Playback ................................. 17

Special Effects in Playback

Mode (Sound is Muted) ....... 17

To Monitor Your Recording ...... 18

Useful Features ..................... 19

Date/Time Display ............... 19

Date/Time Setting ................ 19

Tape Counter ("0000")/ Counter Memory/Lap Time

Counter/Tape Remaining .... 20

Auto White Balance ............. 21

Backlight Button ................... 21

Macro Focus ........................ 21

Zoom .................................... 22

Focus ................................... 22

Fade In/Out .......................... 23

High Speed Shutter ............. 23

Self Timer/Time Lapse

Recording ............................ 24

VHS Index Search System .... 25

Book Mark Search ............... 25

Easy Editing ......................... 25

To Record a TV Program ..... 26

Video Dubbing ....................... 27

AudioNideo Dubbing ........... 28

Audio Dubbing ...................... 29

Re-Recording ......................... 30

Notes on Operations ............. 32

Before Requesting Service ..... 34

System Carrying Case .......... 35

Specifications ........................ 36

Spanish Quick Use Guide ,,., 37

Index ....................................... 39

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Basic Steps

- Basic Recording ,o_

1Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation.

2 Slide the Battery Pack into the battery

compartment.

6 Set the VCR/Camera Selector switch to

"CAMERA", eThe Movie will go into the Record/Pause

mode.

3 Press the Stop/Eject button to open the cassette

door,

4 Insert a cassette with record tab.

5 Slide the Power switch to ON.

- To Watch Playback in the EVF (Electronic Viewfinder)

7 Select "AUTO" with the White Balance switch.

8 Set the Focus switch to "AUTO".

9 Press the Record/Pause button to start

recording.

1 0 Press the Record/Pause button again to pause

recording,

1 2 3 4,5

1Set the VCPJCamera Selector switch to "VCR".

2 Press the Rewind button.

3 Press the Play button.

4Press the Stop/Eject button when playback is

finished.

5 Press the Stop/Eject button in stop mode to

remove the tape.

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Movie System

Accessories to suit your every need!

<x, ¸ , •

- Power Supplies

AC Adaptor Battery Pack Cord

Car Battery

(optional)

- To Connect

_300ohm-75ohm VHF Connecting

Transformer Cable

Output Adaptor Cable

Transpo_

System Carrying Case Strap

- For Professional Special Effects --

Wide Angle Lens Telephoto Lens Filter Kit

Audio Dubbing

_ uper Directional

OR (optional)

AC Adaptor Component Audio

-- For Video Dubbing, Re-Recording and Audio/Video Dubbing

AC Adaptor Audio/Video

Cable Movie

(optional)

Microphone

System

VCR

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• . ..._

Description of Controls

Front View

(_) Distance Detection Window

This window is used to detect subject-to-camera distance for Auto Focus.

(_) Lens Hood

Shields the camera lens and accepts the lens cap. Remove this hood to attach optic filters.

_) Tally Light

The red Tally Light alerts those being recorded that a recording is in progress.

(_ Zoom Lever

Use this lever to zoom in and out on your

subject.

(_ Macro Button (on zoom lever)

Used to unlock the zoom lever so it moves into

the far right macro position to get close-up

images.

(_) Fade Button

When this button is pressed, the picture in the viewfinder and on the tape will fade out. When the button is released, the picture will

automatically fade in.

(_ Racklight Button

Press this button while recording your subject and the lens opening will automatically

compensate for high contrast lighting conditions.

(_) Light Switch

Used to turn the Color Enhancement Light on or

off.

(_ High Speed Shutter Switch

Capable of recording action at 1/500 or 1/1000 of a second for stillor slow motion playback.

_) Self Timer/Time Lapse Switch

Selects a time delay before recording or selects

time lapse recording. See page 23 for details.

(_) Select Button/(Tracking Control)*

Used to select the date or time when the clock mode is selected.

_) Set Rutton/(Tracking Control)*

Used to set the date or time when the clock

mode is selected.

Power Zoom Switch Used to "zoom-in" with telephoto ("T') or

"zoom-out" with wide angle ("W').

Record/Pause Button Usedto startor pausecamera recording.

Reset Button

Resets the Tape or Lap Time Counter.

Counter Display/Memory/Lap Time/

Tape Remaining (D/M/L/TR) Button

Used to display the battery charge status, tape counter, lap time counter, remaining tape time and to clear these displays from the EVF.

(_ Record Review Button

Press this button to review the last few seconds of your recording.

_) Dete/Time Button

Used to display the date and time or the date

only,

(_ White Balance Switch

The White Balance Switch in "AUTO" will automatically maintain the optimum color

balance in either indoor or outdoor lighting conditions.

_) Focus Switch

(with Push-to-focus button) Use the "AUTO" position for constant auto

focus. In the "MANUAL" position the focus remains fixed until you manually adjust the

Focus Ring, or use the Push-to-focus button.

* Refer to Page 17 for details.

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Description of Controls (continued)

Rear View

Synchro Edit/Remote Jack _) Connect this mini jack to the synchro edit jack on another VCR or Movie with a mini-plug cable (_

in order to use the synchronized editing feature. Also used to connect the wired remote control.

Earphone Jack

An earphone (not supplied) plugs in here to

monitorthe sound being recorded or played back.

Cassette Compartment

External Microphone Jack

To connectan externalmicrophone.The built-in microphoneis automaticallydisconnectedwhen

an externalmicrophone ispluggedin.

Wind Buffer Switch Usually set to "NORMAL". Set to "WIND

BUFFER" to reduce wind noise.

(_ Adaptor Connector (_ Built-In Microphone

(_ Strap Attachment Rings

Underside

BRIGHT

FOCUS

Lens Cap

Can be attachedto the frontof the handgdp withthe built-in clip.

Brightness Control

This control adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder picture. If the picture is too dark or too bright, adjust this control to accommodate

the brightness of the EVF to the surrounding light conditions.

® Focus Control

This control adjusts the focus of the image on the viewfinder screen.

Note: eThis control has been set at the factory. It is not necessary to adjust this control under

normal circumstances. But, should it become necessary, be careful to make the focus

adjustment with a small, slender screwdriver so as not to damage the miniature control.

(_ Tripod Mounting Hole

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Description of Controls (continued)

Top View

(_) Power Switch and Indicator ® VCR/Camera Selector Switch

Positions:

VCR

Play/Rec: Select this position to use the VCR

functions.

CAMERA

Record: Only the buttons for camera

recording can be used here.

(_ Battery Compartment

Insert a battery pack to use as the power

supply.

(_) Battery Eject Button (_)

To eject the battery pack.

_) Accessory Mount (_)

A convenient mounting for the supplied Color

Enhancement Ught or for an optional light.

(_ Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) _) ® Vision Adjustment Ring

Adjust the EVF image ring to your eyesight to assure good focus. (_)

Be sure to adjust when shooting for the first time or after another person has used your

Movie.

® Lens Focus Ring

Rotate this ring to focus the picture manually.

Edit: In this position you can hold down the

play and search buttons to view scenes,

® PauselStill Button

Use this button to pause in Play or VCR Recording mode,

Rewind/Search Button

Play Button and Indicator Fast Forward/Search Button

Audio Dub Button and Indicator Use this button when doing audio dubbing with

the Movie. (See page 29.) Video Dub Button and Indicator

Use this button when doing video dubbing with the Movie, (See page 27,)

Record Button and Indicator

Use to record TV programs through the AC adaptor video-in and audio-in terminals.

Press the Record and Play buttons

simultaneously on your Movie. See page 26 for details.

_) Stop/Eject Button

Use this button to stop the tape and to remove

a cassette in the stop mode.

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Description of Controls (continued)

AC Adaptor

(_ Input Signal Selector

INPUT SIGNAL

SELECTORSET TO LINE

VCR/CAMERA POSITION

IN VCR POSITION

TO RECORD:

VIDEO

IMAGE AUDIO

SOUND

IN CAMERA POSITION TO RECORD

Power Indicator Lamp This indicator lights up when the AC power plug of the AC adaptor is connected to an AC outlet.

Charging Indicator Lamp

VIDEO-IN NOT CONNECTION RECORDED

AUDIO-IN CAMERA CONNECTION MICROPHONE

FOR BOTH INPUT SIGNAL SELECTOR POSITIONS

Camera lena image and Camera Microphone Audio

SETTOCAMERA

POSITION

Ughts whilethe BatteryPack is charging. Aftercharging,thislightwillgo off.

(_) Battery Charging Compartment

For charging a Battery Pack.

(_) Video Output Connector

For connection to a video input connector on a "IV Monitor or VCR.

_) Audio Output Connector

For connection to an audio input connector on a TV Monitor, VCR or an audio tape recorder.

(_ Video Input Connector

For connection from a video output connector on another VCR, or TV, to record a TV

program,

(_ Audio Input Connector

For connection from an audio output connector

on another VCR, TV, or other audio source,

® RF Converter Switch

Set to channel 3 or 4, whichever is not used for

TV broadcasting inyour area, or provides the

best picture during playback. Set to OFF to view

TV channels if the Movie is left ON.

(_) VHF Antenna Input Terminal

Connect the VHF antenna or cable TV cable to this terminal.

(_) VHF Antenna Output Terminal

Connect this terminal to the VHF antenna terminal on the TV using the supplied VHF

connecting cable.

i CAUTION:

perating at a voltage setting of 110/120/220/240V

may require the use of a different AC plug,

lease contact either a local or foreign electrical

rts distributor for assistance in selecting an

Adaptor Cable

(_) AC Power Cord

alternate AC plug. We recommend using the

accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC outlets.

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Adjustments for Easy Handling

- How to Adjust the Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) for use with the Right or Left Eye --

180"

Swing the EVF to the left or rightforcomfortable

viewingwitheithereye,

In the locked position you may extend or contract the EVF for comfortable left or right eye viewing.

- Vision Adjustment Ring

3 The eyepiece can be moved up or down (to

about 270 degrees) to adjust for height. The

microphone can be moved (to about 180 degrees) for the left or right hand position. When

adjusting the eyepiece make sure to move the

microphone to the forward position or the picture

in the viewfinder will appear upside down.

To StoJ

Reverse the steps to return the EVF to its compact storage position.

Vision Adjustment

Ring . j,_/

1When Power is ON, look into the EVF eyepiece. 2 Rotate the Vision Adjustment Ring while looking

through the viewfinder so that you can clearly

see the EVF screen display,

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"_ :_:_i _ .:_i _ _

Adjustments for Easy Handling (continued)

-To Use the Shoulder Strap

1 Pinch the tabs together on either side of clasp and raise it

to expose the buckle's catch.

2 Unhook strap from buckle catch.

3 Thread the shoulder strap through the Strap Attachment

Ring on the Movie. Then re-hook it onto the buckle catch.

4 Pressthe claspdown on buckle to lock.

- How to Adjust the Length of Shoulder Strap

Pull a loop of the strap loose from its buckle, and then pull the

strap firmly through the buckle to adjust its length.

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Preparations

Power Supplies

-- A. Battery Pack - Outdoor Use How to Insert the Battery Pack

How to Remove the Battery Pack

- B. AC Adaptor (Supplied)

,*Be sure to fully charge the Battery Pack before

operation. Even a tully charged Battery Pack will

discharge if left for a long time without a recharge.

• Slide the Battery Peck downward, as illustrated.

oBe sure that the Power switchis set to "OFF"

beforeejecting the Battery Pack.

• Slide the Battery Eject button to eject the Battery Pack.

Adaptor

Connector,_

1 Before connecting, turn the Movie Power OFF. 2 Plug the AC Adaptor Cable into the Adaptor

Connector on your Movie.

-C, Car Battery Cord (Optional)

Adaptor

1 Before connecting, turn the Movie Power OFF. 2 Plug the Car Battery Cord into the Adaptor

Connector on your Movie.

3 Take the lighter out of its socket.

3 Connect the Plug to an AC outlet.

The Power indicator will light up.

Cigarette Lighter Socket

Plug

4 Start the car engine and insert the cigarette

lighter plug of the Car Battery Cord into the socket. To replace the fuse in the plug, use the

exact current rating (Amps).

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Preparations (continued)

- How to charge the Battery Pack

Your AC Adaptor can be used to charge one

Battery Pack in either of the two ways shown below, or both methods can be used together to

charge two Battery Packs at the same time.

Charging Directly on the AC Adaptor

1 Connectthe AC AdaptorPower Plug to an AC

outlet,Power Indicator lights up.

2 Place the Battery Pack in the AC Adaptor as '_

illustrated at right. Power Indicator Lamp._ __'__Uj__)_, I

Charging Indicator Lamp_

Charging Directly in the Movie

I/.To AC Outlet

[]

Adaptor

Connector.s.

1 Be sureto tum yourMovieOFF. Battery

Chargingwillnot take place ifyour Movie is ON.

2 Plug the AC Adaptor Cable into the Adaptor

Connector on your Movie.

:3 Connect the AC AdaptorPowerPlugto an AC

outlet.Power Indicatorlightsup.

i4 Insertthe BatteryPack as illustrated above.

To AC Outlet

• The Charging Indicator will light during charging. When charging is finished, the Charging Indicator light will go out.

• One Battery Pack should charge in about 1 hour

and 40 minutes.

elf you charge two Battery Packs at the same time,

they should both charge in about 3 hours and 20 minutes.

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Preparations (continued)

- A Word about Cassettes A. Types of Video Cassette

Tape Speed

(Standard Play)

Use tapes with the _ mark in this unit.

Maximum Record/Playback

Time

T160 T120 T60

2 Hours 2 Hours 1 Hour

40 Minutes

-To Insert or Remove a Cassette

The Movie may be ON or OFF when you ins(_rtor

remove a cassette.

B. Erase Protection

Cassettes have a record tab to ensure that

recordings are not accidentally erased.

**To prevent accidental erasure

Break off the tab with a screwdriver

oTo record again

Coverthe hole withcellophanetape

NOTE: elf the EVF is positioned for left eye use,

be sure it is fullyextended before ejecting

or loading a tape.

button

Press the Stop/Eject button to open the door.

Video Cassettescan onlybe insertedwiththewindowside

ofcassettefacingthe cassettedoor,and thearrow

pointingdown.Do not attemptto inserta cassette

whichis upsidedownor backwards,

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Preparations (continued)

- 10W Color Enhancement Light (Supplied)

Using the Color Enhancement Light, you can provide additional light to brighten the natural colors

in a scene.

1 Mount the Light on the Accessory Mount on the

Movie. Be sure to mount the Color Enhancement Light

until it locks into place.

LIGHT SWITCH

LOCK RELEASE BUTTON

Replacement of the Lamp Bulb

2 Using the Light switch on your Movie, turn the

Light ON.

CAUTION:

This Light becomes hot during operation.

To release To remove the Color Enhancement Lightfrom the

Movie, hold down the Lock Release button and slide off the Color Enhancement Light.

1 Turn the screw on the underside of the reflector

casing counterclockwise to loosen it.

2 Turn the reflector casing counterclockwise only

as far as shown in the diagram and pull it completely off the bulb housing.

3 Pull the old bulb off the base and replace it.

4 Reposition the reflector casing on the bulb

housing as in step 2, and turn it clockwise to

reattaeh. Replace and tighten the screw.

Danger:

oWhen replacing the bulb use only lamp bulbs

(PART NO. VLLW0002) Supplied by Panasonic to reduce the risk of fire.

Use a cloth or tissue when handling the bulb as

finger oils will decrease the bulb life. To prevent

possible burn hazard disconnect Movie Light Unit and allow lamp to cool before replacing.

eDo not connect any light other than the standard

light included. Use of a different light, modification to the light connector or light jack may cause

severe battery drain and fire hazard.

Note:

tlf using the Enhancement Light for an extended

pedod of time, take note of the surrounding temperature, As a safety feature, if the

surrounding temperature exceeds 104°F (40"C), the light will temporarily go out, It will resume normal operation when the temperature drops, Be sure to provide ventilation when using the light in

a hot environment,

oUsing the Enhancement Light when the Movie is

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Preparations (continued)

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Indications

These indications will not be recorded on the tape.

- Operating Mode Indications

tThese indications will appear

VCFI mode,

_Recording in progress

/_Camera Recording

• These indications will appear in the VCR mode.

,, I

.. _ _Fast Forward

v-o_80u' / _ __Rewind

,,,-,u,--:_-.._-"--..._Video Dub mode

l °o,e

in the Camera and

- Battery Remaining Indication

E--- F

E -F E .... F

-E- F-

-E F-

- Tape Warning Indication

- Dew Indication

- H m

- BATTERY -

# / I \_"

-,Whenthe BatteryPack is fully charged,

"E .... F" appears.

oAs the batterycharge is consumed,the indicator

changes:"E - - - F", "E - - F", "E- F".

e"E - F" willflash for severalminutesand

then "E F" and "BAI-rERY" willflash for severalsecondspriorto automaticpowershutoff.

Whenthishappens,a batter/recharge is necessary.

• If the record tab is missing, this indicator will flash

and recording will not start.

• If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, it will not operate. This indicator will flash for several

seconds and the Movie will automatically turn OFF. In this case, wait until the indicator no

longer flashes when your Movie is turned on again.

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Camera Recording

Connect the earphone (not supplied) to the earphone jack

for monitoring the sound track as it is being recorded or

played back.

Follow these simple steps to become familiar with

the operation of your Movie.

EVF

WhenyourMovieis turnedon, the image

fromthe lens appears.

REC Indicator

Preparations:

.,Your Movie is connected to a power source

(Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, or Car Battery Cord).

oThe Power is ON. eA cassette with a record tab is inseded.

- Operation

1 set the VCR/CAMERA SelectorSwitchtothe

"CAMERA" position. This is the camerarecordonlyposition.

Edit Search:

Besidesrecording,you can view or seamh

scenesbyholdingdownthe Play, FP/Searchor

Rewind/Searchbutton.

Set the White Balanceswitchto "AUTO" for normalindooror outdoorlighting. "INDOOR"or "OUTDOOR" are for specialcolor

conditions (page 21).

| Set the Focus Switch to "AUTO":

When powered ON and in the Camera mode, the Auto Focus system will function

continuously.

-Automatic Easy Edit Standby-

If you Stop recording, but plan to resume within 24

hours, you can leave the cassette in the Movie.

Simply shut the Movie off at the Movie's Power

switch after your recording is completed. This

allows the Easy Edit feature to make a smooth

transition between one scene and the next. After 24 hours, the tape will retract into the cassette,

making automatic editing impossible. For manual

editing, see page 25 under "EASY EDITING".

Pressthe Record/Pausebuttonto start

recording. The REC Indicatorwillappear andthe Tally

Lightwillflashwhilerecordingis inprogress. Indexmarkswillbe placed onthe tape automatically(page25).

Pressthe Record/Pausebuttonagainto pause. In Record/Pause,pressthe Ejectbuttonifyou

needto removethecassette. After5 minutes, pause modewillautomatically

go intostandbymode,to conservebattery

power.

Slidethe PowerswitchON to returntothe Record/Pausemode.

- Record Review

Press the Record Review button in the Record/Pause mode.

When you press the Record Review button in the Record/Pause mode, the last few seconds of your recording will play back on the viewfinder or monitor screen for review. Then you can start your recording from the Record/Pause mode in synchronization with the last segment recorded.

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Playback

You can play back your Movie recordings immediately on the viewfinder by following the steps given below. You may also play back your Movie recordings directly to a monitor or "IV.

- Operation

1 Set the VCR/Camera Selector Switch to the

"VCR" position.

2 Press the Rewind button to rewind the tape to

the desired location.

1 2 3 4

Preparations:

oYour Movie is connected to a power source

(Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, or Car Battery Cord).

oThe Power is ON. eA cassette is inserted.

3 Press the Play button to view the recorded

picture.

4 Press the Stop button when playback is finished

- Auto Tracking

With Auto Tracking there is usually no need for

manual adjustments to minimize noise in playback

for most tapes. Auto Tracking continuously

analyzes the signal to adjust for optimum picture

quality for each recording.

However, with some recordings you may get a better result using Manual Tracking.

Tracking Control

rees the Set or Select button which is usually

ed for the Date/rime setting, Manual Tracking justment is intended for use during playback to

nimize noise in the picture,

I-- Auto Playback

IWhen the Movie is in the VCR mode and a tape Iwithout a record safety tab is inserted, the Movie

[will b_:Jinto play automatically.

- Special Effects in Playback Mode (Sound is Muted)

To Rapidly Locate A Particular Segment

• Press the Search button.

A rapid forward or reverse picture search will

continue,

Press the Search button or Play button to resume normal speed,

Search Speed StandardPlay(SP) Searchis abo_ 3 times normal

speed.

To View A Still Picture

• Pressthe Pause/Stillbutton.

A freeze framepicturefrom the currentplayback appears.

• Press the button once more,

This releases the still and playback continues,

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To Monitor Your Recording

Your Movie may be connected to a TV to play back

tapes or to monitor what you are recording, Follow the illustration below for hook-up,

-When Your TV Does Not Have Video In & Audio In Terminals

Using the AC Adaptor

300 ohm-75 ohm transformer (supplied) or F

RF Converter_

VHF VHF Connecting Cable Antenna (supplied)

UHF Antenna

.."

Switch

_---_ Adaptor Connector

-When Your TV has Video In & Audio In Terminals

- Using the Battery Pack To Audio In

AudioNideo

Cable (supplied)

- Using the Car Battery Cord

Video

Audio/Video Adaptor (supplied)

Battery Pack I (supplied)

Audio Out

Q..==_=_._ TO Audio In • . )

the AC Adaptor. Audio/Video Cable

To watch TV

1 Turn your Movie OFF.

2 Turn TV ON and select a

channel.

VideoOut

[]

Out

Cigarette Lighter Socket

To Video In

AudioNideo Cable

(supplied)

Audio

Car Battery Cord (optional)

- To Monitor

Connect the AC Adaptor to an AC Outlet. 2 Turn your Movie and the "IV ON. eWhen you use the supplied Audio/Video Output elf your TV has no Video in or Audio In

Adaptor instead of the AC Adaptor, be sure to terminals, select CH 3 or 4 on TV to match the

connect your Movie to a Battery Pack. RF Converter Switch on the AC Adaptor, when

using the VHF Connecting Cable (see top

diagram above).

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Useful Features

- Date/Time Display and Setting

Your Movie is equipped with an automatic date

function which operates by a built-in lithium battery.

It calculates the date and time, including leap year, up to Dec. 31,2086 even when the Movie is off. Before setting the date and time it is necessary to charge the lithium battery for 48 hours.

To Display the Date and Time

To do this simply insert the Battery Pack or attach the AC Adaptor. This will automatically charge the

battery. Through normal use the battery wilt stay

charged. If after initial charging the Movie is not

used, the automatic date function will continue for about a year.

Turn your Movie ON and look into the EVF. Pressing the Date/Time button will provide the following displays in order.

Press

DATE/ .....

I I-

TIME "" ' ""

Button

DIM/LITR

Date/Time Setting

Date/Time Sutton

r--i o

SEL SET

CLOCK

1 Press the Date/Time button in Record/Pauss

mode or Stop mode. "AM 12:00 JAN. 1 1990" appears. Whenever "AM 12:00 JAN. 1 1990" appears, it indicates that the clock needs adjustment.

2 Press the Select button.

The first portion of the Date and Time display will

flash.

Press

DATE/

TIME

Button

The selectedDate andTime mode willbe saved

when the poweris turned OFF.

- To Set the Clock

(_ PRESS THE _) PRESS THE SET SUl-rON

SELECT Bu'rrON

HOUR: AM12-_AM1 AM11_PM12

[PM11 ............ PM1 _-_

MINUTE:

MONTH:

0_ _01"-_02 ..... 58 -_59 _-_

JAN'_FEBt ...... NOV._DEC._

DAY:

YEAR:

1990_1991 ........................ 2086

L1989.-1988.--1987

Press the Set button until the desired number(s) appear in the space you selected. Then press

the Select button to fix that portion of the date

and time.

4 Pressthe Select button again.

This locksin all the settingsyou havemade.

Note: elf the Set button is held down, the numbers will

advance rapidly.

p.s [

DATE!

TIME

Button

PRESS THE SELECT SUTTON AFTER SEt'rING

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Useful Features (continued)

-Tape Counter ("O000")/Counter Memory/Lap Time Counter ("0:00:00")/ Tape Remaining ("0:00") (always accompanies the Battery indication)

The following displays for each Tape and Time Counter function can be selected to track your

current position, or find a desired tape location. Press the D/M/L/TR button repeatedly to get the

desired display.

Tape Counter: Displays a reading for any position

41,

NO OVERLAY

on the tape. Pressthe Reset buttonto reset

displayto "0000".

D/M/L/TR BUTTON

Firet press

TAPECOUNTER

D/M/L/TR BUTTON

I _ond press

COUNTERMEMORY

I Third pressD/MilJTR BUTTON

LAPTIMECOUNTER

D/M/L/TR BUTTON

t ou_h press

TAPE REM_JNING

MemoryCounter:Whenthe Memoryfunctionis

selectedthe Moviewillstop duringRewind,FastForward, VideoDubbing,AudioDubbing and NV Dubbingwheneverit

reachesthe pointwherethetape counterwas previouslyset to

"0000".

LapTime Counter: The elapsedtimeduringa

recordingis displayedby the LapTime Counter.

Pressthe Resetbutton to reset displayto0:00:00.

Tape Remaining:Thisdisplayshowsthe time

remainingonthetape in 1 minutesegments,during playbackorrecording.

Fifth press

D/M/L/TR BUTTON

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Useful Features (continued)

MACRO BUTTON ZOOM LEVER \

LENS FOCUS RING-_

-Auto White Balance

_ ACKLIGHT BUTTON

WHITE BALANCE SWITCH

FOCUS SWITCH

With the White Balance switch, select "AUTO" for continuous color balance in both indoor and

outdoor lighting situations. Under the following conditions set the White Balance Switch to "o:." or

"_" as recommended, for better color reproduction

in your recordings.

OUTDOOR ":_:": When recording an outdoor

scene from indoors, or recording

an outdoor scene using an amber

filter.

INDOOR "_": When recording an indoor scene

from outside, or recording an indoor

scene using a blue filter. White Balance is affected by Color Temperature. See the chart on page 33.

- Backlight Button

- Macro Focus (for close-up)

This button may be used to adjust the light level on a recording subject that is darker than the surrounding scene. You will find this backlight adjustment useful for recording a subject in a shadowed area or in front of strong backHght. Press the Backlight button while recording a high contrast scene, then release it when the lighting condition changes.

Focusing on objects as close as 1 inch from the

lens in "Macro" lets you fill your screen with enlarged details of the miniature wodd.

1 Set the Focus switch to "MANUAL",

2 Turn the Zoom Ring Lever to the extreme right

position.

3 Press the Macro (green) button on the Zoom

Ring Lever and use the Zoom Ring Lever for Macro Focusing.

oWhen using the Macro function, it may be helpful

to steady your Movie by mounting it on a tripod.

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Useful Features (continued)

I I

- Zoom

Your Movie has a power zoom tens that gently

changes the viewing angle. Zooming is possible by lightlypressing the "T" or "W" side of the Power

Zoom switch. You can also manually zoom with the

zoom ring which has a handy lever for steady turning.

Set the Focus Switch to "AUTO" for normal use, and the lens will be automatically focused on the

subject in the center of the EVF, even during a

zoom.

- Focus

A. Auto Focus

FOOd6

M_IU_IU. AUTO pUSH TO FI_,_

,,_OR

Zoom In

B. Manual Focus (by hand)

MANUAL AUTO

AimyourMovieat thesceneto be recorded.

Press and hold the "T" side of the Power Zoom switch until the lens zooms to the maximum

close-up setting.

3 Rotate the Lens Focus Ring for the sharpest

picture at this setting. (It may be necessary to back away from the subject to focus the image properly.)

Underthe following sceneconditions,manual focusing is recommended.

=Scene with both close and distant objects in view. =Scene with enhanced perspective. =Scene with dominant non-reflective object, such

as a black curtain.

Set the Focus switch to "MANUAL", and then adjust the focus with the Lens Focus Ring.

4 Pressthe "W" sideofthe PowerZoom switch.

The picture shouldstayin focus over theentire zoomrange. Re-focusingmay be requiredwhenyourMovieis

aimed at a newscene.

*When you want to adjustthe focus quickly in the

"MANUAL" position,you canactivatethe Auto

Focus.Leavethe Focusswitchin "MANUAL", andthen pressand holdthe Focus switch. The pictureautomaticallyadjustsforfocus as long

as you continuepressing.

=Focusing on small objects. The Auto Focus

system needs a reflecting area of a certain minimum size in order to operate. Objects more than 10 feet away should have a reflecting surface of approximately 4 inches in diameter.

=Distant objects. The Auto Focus system may not

always focus clearly on objects that are over 40 feet away.

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Useful Features (continued)

HIGH SPEED SHUTTER

SWITCH

_SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE

FADE BuI"rON_

-Fade In/Out - Video Only; Audio Is Not Affected By Fade Control

FADE IN

FADE OUT

__ SWITCH

Use the Fade button to activate the fade feature• The picture will fade out when the Fade button is

held down. When the button is released, the picture will fade in, eliminating sudden scene changes.

Fade in: Before starting a recording segment, hold

down the Fade button until the picture fades out. Then press the Record/Pause

button to start the recording, as you

release the Fade button. The new scene

will fade in.

Fade Out: To fade out at the end of a recording

segment, hold down the Fade button. When the picture has faded out, press

the Record/Pause button to pause the recording.

-High Speed Shuffer

Select The 1/500th Shutter

1/5_

Select The l!1000th Shutter

1/1000 l

This switch may be used to record a clear, sharp image of high speed motion for fine point replay in

still or slow mode, when watching the tape on Panasonic TECH 3 or TECH 4 VCR (3 or 4 head VCR). There are 2 Shutter speeds available.

Slide the switch to the right once to activate the

High Speed Shutter during recording. This mode should be used for subjects moving fast enough to cause blurs.

Slide this switch to the right once more to select the

1/1000 shutter speed. This mode should be used for extremely fast motions, like a golf swing.

Note:

eThe High Speed Shutter indicator flashes when

the light level is inadequate, More light should be provided to achieve better picture quality and color. See page 32 for more information,

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Useful Features (continued)

- Self Timer/Time Lapse Recording

The Self Timer/Time Lapse switch slides to the

right to select one of three recording overlays. Pressing the Record/Pause button activates the selected mode. When recording stops, the Movie

will return to the Record/Pause mode.

Self Timer Recording

• Select "Self- 10S"

In the Record/Pause mode slide Self Timer/Time Lapse Switch once

|(LF.I|I 1

Slide twice

Indicates that a 10 second recording will begin 10 seconds after you press the Record/Pause button.

Press the Record/Pause button again to cancel

the recording in progress.

• Select "Self-End" Indicates that a continuous recording to the end of

the tape will begin 10 seconds after you press the

Record/Pause button. Press the Record/Pause button again to cancel the recording in progress.

Time Lapse Recording

=Select "T.LAPSE"

Press the Record/Pause button.

Your Movie will start to record at once. A one second frame of the scene will be recorded each

minute. As shown in the diagram below, your recording will have continuous Time Lapse images of the scene. Press the Record/Pause

button again to cancel the recording in progress.

I T LAPSE 1

Slide four times

Note: This camera is not designed for industrial use of the Time Lapse Feature. Please keep the following

_oints in mind.

=Avoid using the unit solely for Time Lapse

recording. A ten hour duration of Time Lapse recording will record 10 minutes of the Time Lapse specia! effect.

After this period, the unit will automatically turn itself off.

59 SECOND PAUSE (approx.)

• The battery pack is not designed for continuous Time Lapse use. For extended periods of time

lapse recording it is recommended that an alternate power source be used.

=The Self Timer/Time Lapse switch has no effect if

pressed during normal recording.

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Useful Features (continued)

-VHS Index Search System

An index mark is automatically ptaced on the tape

. I s

--IIIOEK--

Book Mark Search

_;'.'&_

at the beginning of each recording (the Index indicator will flash), but not where a recording resumes after the Movie has been put into pause. You can enjoy automatic review and playback of indexed tapes using VCR models which feature the

VHS Index Search System.

You can return directly to the blank portion of the tape (a tape, once recorded, is not considered

"blank" even it it has been erased) just where the

recording you have done so far ends. In camera

mode, just press both the Rew and FF buttons together at the same time, wherever you are on the tape. ]-he Movie wit1advance or rewind and then

stop at the point where recording can be continued. Press the Play button should you desire to discontinue this function.

Note: eWhen you initiate an edit search, you are in effect,

placing a marker at that point. No matter where

on the tape you initiate the edit search, if you then use the book mark search, the Movie will locate

and stop at the approximate point that the edit search was initiated.

- Easy Editing

RECORO/PAUSE BuTroN

1 Set the VCR/Camera Selector switch to the

"VCR" position.

Rewind the tape for a short distance (about 5 digits on the Tape Counter) by pressing the

Rewind button. Then press the Play button and view the picture on the Viewfinder.

2 At the location where you wish to continue

recording, press the Pause/Stilt button.

To obtain proper continuity when taping from the

Stop mode, or after charging the Battery Pack.

RECORD BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON l

l !,oT':,:::u"C:.°o o"

VCPJCAMEIRA SELECTOR SWITCH

3A.

For Camera recording: Set the VCPJCamera Selector switch to the

"CAMERA" position; your Movie will go into

the Record/Pauss mode. Then press the Record/Pause button to continue recording.

For VCR recording (of rv programs, etc.). Press the Record button and the Play button

together. Press the Pause/Stitl button again to begin recording.

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To Record A TV Program

Your Movie enables you to record a TV program

through the AC Adaptor from a tuner source unit. Connect the AC Adaptor with the AudioWideo Cable to one of these tuner sources: 1) a TV which has Video Out and Audio Out Terminals, 2) the optional

Tuner Adaptor, 3) another VCR.

- Operation

I Set the VCR/Camera Selector Switch to the

"VCR" position.

). Turn the source unit on; select the channel to be

recorded.

The selected channel will appear on the TV and

in the EVF of your Movie.

Connections

-- SOURCE UNIT -- step 2, above

UHFNHF Antenna

or Cable

UHF) in

Preparations:

=Connect your Movie to the AC Adaptor. =Turn the Power ON.

elnsert a cassette with a Record Tab. =Slide the Input Signal Selector on the AC Adaptor

to "LINE".

3Press the Record button and Play button

together on your Movie.

During recording, be sure the source unit power is on.

4 Press the Stop button.

This ends the recording session. Use the Pause/ Still button to pause recording.

"Video Out

To VHF (or UHF) In OR

Video Out

TUNER ADAPTOR (optional)

To VHF (or UHF) In

Video Out

Audio Out

Adaptor Connector

input Signal Seieotor

Set to LINE

Video ln

AudioNideo Cable (supplied)

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Video Dubbing

Your Movie uses advanced Flying Erase Head

technology to produce exceptionally clean edits.

With your Movie you can replace existing video

segments with new ones (the original audio segments will remain). Use two Movies, or use a VCR for the source and your Movie for the editing

unit, as described below.

• Set up and connect the Movie (or VCR) as illustrated on the next page. (Be sure to connect the AC Power PLug of the AC

Adaptor to an AC outlet).

Set the VCR/Camera Selector Switch to the

i_ Operation

"VCR" position on the Editing Movie.

2 Press the Play button on the Editing Movie to

locate the starting point for dubbing. Press the Pause/Still button where you want dubbing to begin. To use the Memory-Stop feature for Editing, see step 5.

3 Press the Video Dub button on the Editing Movie

only. This puts the Movie in the Video Dub

Pause mode.

4 If Neither Unit Has a Synchro Edit Jack

Release the Pause buttons on both units

simultaneously. This may require some practice beforehand.

Preparations:

•Press Power ON on both units.

At the Source VCR (or Movie):

• Insert the master cassette to be played. Put the source VCR (or Movie) in Play/Pause mode at the desired starting point.

At the Editing Movie:

+Insert a cassette (with tab) to be recorded. Set the

AC Adaptor Input Signal Selector to "LINE".

• Turn the TV ON, and select CH 3 or 4, to monitor

the dubbing, if desired.

4 Using the Synchro Edit Feature

On the Editing Unit, press Pause to begin video dubbing (both units begin operation). Press Pause on the Editing Unit at the end of the recorded sequence (both units go into Pause). For the use of the Synchm Edit Feature refer to page 30.

5 Press the Stop button on both units to stop

Video Dubbing.

* Memory-Stop Editing:

Use the Display/Memory/Lap Time/Tape Remaining button to automatically stop Editing

with the following preparations. (a) In step 2 on the Editing unit tape, locate

the end of portion to be edited, then press the Memory Button and reset the tape

counter to 00O0.

(b) Rewind to the editing start point, and

continue steps 2-4.

reaches "O000".

1 4 2 3 5

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Video Dubbing (continued)

Connection

Synchro Edit Jack

Video Out

SOURCE: VCR or Movie

(This connection is for units with Synchro Edit Jacks,)

-- Audio/Video Dubbing

You can use the Audio/Video Dubbing feature to

copy a tape using the Flying Erase Head

technology to produce exceptionally clean edits at the end of the recording on a tape. Be sure to

connect the Audio out terminal on source unit to the Audio In terminal on editing unit as illustrated

below.

EDITING: Movie or VCR

TV Set

for

Cable (supplied)

• Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 27.

• Press the Audio Dub button and Video Dub button together on the Editing Movie only, This

puts the Movie in the Audio/Video Dub Pause mode. Then follow steps 4 and 5 to start and

stop the Audio/Video Dubbing.

Connection

Synchro

Video Out

SOURCE: VCR or Movie

(This connection is for units with Synchro Edit Jacks.)

NOTE: Tapes to be dubbed must be

prereoorded in SP modefor AudioNideo

Dubbing.

EDITING: Movie or VCR

TV Set

i (Used for

monitoring)

Connecting

Cable(supplied)

Audio In

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Audio Dubbing

Your own soundtrack may be substituted onto a

tape which is recorded in SP mode using a

microphone, tape recorder, or your own component audio system.

=Set up and connect the Movie and the other audio

equipment as illustrated.

(Be sure to connect the AC Power Plug of the AC

Adaptor to an AC Outlet.)

-- Operation

1 Set the VCR/Camera Selector Switch to the

"VCR" position. The Movie automatically goes into the stop

mode.

2 Press the Play button on the Editing Movie.

Press the Pause/Still button where you want

dubbing to begin.

3 Press the Audio Dub button to put the Movie in

the Audio Dub Pause mode. The sound can be

heard through the TV if it is connected to the Movie.

=Prepare the audio source to start playback at

the desired point.

Preparations:

=Turn ON the Movie.

At the Editing Movie:

elnsert a cassette (with tab) to.be recorded. =Set the AC Adaptor Input Signal Selector to the

desired position: Select

CAMERA: The sound from the microphone will

be recorded.

LINE: The sound from whatever is connected to

the AC Adaptor, through the Audio Input

Connector will be recorded.

=Turn the TV ON, and select CH 3 or 4.

4 Start playback at the audio source, and press the

Pause/Still button on the Movie at the same time,

to start Audio Dubbing.

=Press the Stop button to stop Audio Dubbing.

* Memory-Stop Editing:

Referto page27 for Memory-StopEditing.

AUDIO DUB BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON I

ConneXion

External Microphonq Jack

or Adaptor

t I

NOTE: oA rolling white pattern may appear if you have

made a Display/Memory/Lap Time/Tape Remaining button selection without a video input to

the unit. (See page 32.)

STOP BUTTON

REWIND/SEARCH BuI"rON

PAUSE/STILL BUTTON

VCR/CAMERA SELECTOR SWITCH

VHF Connecting Cable

Input (supplled)_

(Used for monitoring)

Audio In

eWhen a microphone is used for dubbing, do not

place it near the speaker of your TV while dubbing is being done. A howling noise (feedback) may

occur.

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Re-Recording (Video/Audio Dubbing)

With only the Pause button on the editing unit, you can control two Movies or a Movie and one table-

type VCR when you use their Synchro Edit jacks to copy a tape. The Synchre Edit feature starts and

stops both the seurce and editing units together with

the press of one button.

=Set up and connect the units as illustrated. (Be

sure to connect the AC adaptor to an AC Outlet.)

If Both Units have Synchro Edit Jacks

-- Operation

On the Source Unit

I Insert the master tape into the unit.

Press Play to review the tape. Press Pause/Still where you want to start the

playback of the master recording to copy it. The

source unit is now in Play/Pause.

On the Editing Unit

3 Insert the blank tape (or one you want to record

over) into the unit.

4 Press Play to review the tape.

Press Pause/Still where you want recording to begin to make the copy of the master tape. The editing unit is now in Play/Pause.

5 Press the Play and Rec buttons together.

The unit is now in Record/Pause.

Preparations:

=Turn ON both units.

=Set the AC Adaptor Input Signal Selector on the

Editing Movie to "LINE".

(Or set the editing VCR's Input Signal Selector to

"LINE".)

=Set the VCR/Camera Selector switch on the Movie

to the "VCR" position.

To Synchro Edit The Synchro Edit feature simultaneously releases

the Pause mode on both units, so playback and recording begin at the same time.

6 On the editing unit, press Pause to begin the re-

recording (both units begin operation).

7 Press Pause at the end of the recorded

sequence (the source unit goes into Play/Pause).

8 Press the Stop button on both units to stop

dubbing after completion.

Connection

Source: VCR or Movie Editing: Movie or VCR

Synchro Edit Cord (optional)

(This connection is for

Synchro

Edit Jack

unltswlth SynchroEdit Jacks.)

Synchro EdWRemote

Jack

Adaptor Connector

Video Out Audio Out

Input Signal Selector Set to LINE

.3able(supplied)

TV Set

(Used for monitodng)

VHF Cable (supplied)

Audio In

Video In

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Re-Recording (continued)

If Either Unit Does Not Have A Synchro Edit Jack

Preparations:

*Set up and connect the units as illustrated

(Be sure to connect the AC Adaptor to an AC Outlet).

- Operation

1 Insert a pre-recorded tape.

2 Insert a blank tape, or one you want to record

over.

Connection

*Turn ON bothunits.

=Set the editing VCR's Input Signal Selector to

"LINE". (Or set the AC Adaptor Input Signal Selector on

the Editing Movie to "LINE".)

*Set the VCR/Camera Selector switch on the Movie

to the "VCR" position.

3 Press the Play button on the source unit

The Record and Play buttons on the editing unit all at the same time.

*To finish dubbing, press the Stop button on

both units.

AND

Source: Movie or VCR

Video Out Audio Out

TV Set (Used for

monitoring)

Connector

Editing: VCR or Movie

Cable (supplied)

Audio in

VHF Connecting Cable (supplied)

TO Monitor the Re-Recording Process on Your TV

urn TV ON and select its VCR channel (either =Set the VCR/TV Selector on the editing VCR to

H3 or CH4), "VCR",

_iUr_CAUTION:

nauthodzed exchanging and/or copying of

pyrighted recordings may be copydght dngement.

• • H • •

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Notes on Operations

Battery Pack (P.11)

• Store the Battery Pack in a cool, dry, dark place.

• Do not drop it or subject it to strong jolts.

oAIways charge the Battery Pack soon after full use.

Discharging for a long time may make its life shorter and recharging impossible.

aBe careful not to put the Battery Pack near fire

because this may cause a short-circuit.

• Batteries should never be disposed of in fire.

ode not use any other chargers than specified.

• Do not use the Battery Pack for appliances other than specified.

ode not use it below 32°F (0°C) or above 104"F

(4O°C).

ode not use an insufficiently charged or worn out

Battery Pack.

Car Battery Cord (P.11)

eE_esure to start the car engine before inserting the

cigarette lighter plug of the Car Battery Cord into

the cigarette lighter socket; otherwise, the cigarette

lighter plug fuse may burn out when you start the

engine.

eThe car engineshould be runningwhileyour

Movie is in operation. Make sure your car is in an open, welt ventilated area.

• Disconnect the cigarette lighter plug when your Movie is not being used.

Charging the Battery Pack (P.12)

eThe usefuloperationtimeofthe Battery will

gradually decreaseafter repeateduse and recharging. The Batteryis nolongerserviceableif the operationtime is too shorteven after a sufficient charge.

*To preservethe lifeof yourBattery, please be sure

to removethe Battery Pack from the Movie for storage after every use, storingit fully recharged, When recharging,shouldthe chargingindicatoron the AC Adaptorgo outin a short time andthe Battery cannot be fullycharged,pleaseleavethe

Battery on theAC Adaptorforapprox.24 hours

even after the charging indicator goes off.Use this batteryin the Movie,then repeatthisprocedure

one more time.This procedureshould restorethe

Battery to normal operation.

Special Effects Playback (P.17)

eDuring search playback, horizontal noise bars will

appear and there will be no audio.

eTo protect the tape and Video Heads, your Movie's

operating modes will automatically revert as follows:

STILL -_STOP after 5 minutes. STOP _ POWER OFF after 5 minutes

when using a Battery Pack.

eWben the tape reaches its end during playback, or

fast forward, the tape will rewind automatically.

Tape Remaining (P.20)

• The lap time counter only functions in the REC

mode.

.The remaining tape indicator "0:00" will continue

flashing during the last 5 minutes as a final warning that the tape is about to end.

• The remaining tape time is being calculated when the indicator "-:--" flashes (up to 30 seconds) in

the EVF.

High Speed Shutter (P.23)

• For proper color reproduction it is recommended

that you use this feature outdoors. For indoor High Speed Shutter recording, the supplied COLOR

ENHANCEMENT LIGHT, or additional halogen or tungsten light should be provided. Fluorescent light

will degrade the picture quality.

oFer effective operation, this feature requires ample

light. More light is required for the fastest shutter speed.

oThe Auto Focus system may not operate properly

under insufficient light when you are using the High Speed Shutter.

To Record a TV Program (P.26)

.To pause recording, press the PAUSE/STILL

Button. Press the PAUSE/STILL Button again to

return to recording within 8 minutes. After 5

minutes, Pause mode will automatically go into

Stop mode.

• When you place the VCR/CAMERA Selector

Switch to the "VCR" position, a roiling white pattern may appear if the Tape Counter, Time Counter and Battery Display have not been cleared while in VCR mode with the AC Adaptor in

"LINE" and the VIDEO IN Terminal disconnected.

Re-Recording (P.30)

• Sourcetapes recordedon other VCRs must be

pre-recorded inSP modefor Movieplayback.

• For technicalreasons,dubbinga tape may reduce

itsquality.

CCD Warning

When your Movie is aimed at a scene which contains an excessively bright object such as the

sun or other bright lighting, a vertical bar may appear in the picture. This is a characteristic of the

CCD pick-up device and is normal when using your Movie. Try to avoid aiming the camera directly at

extremely bright objects.

CATV System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system

installer's attention to Article 820-22 of the NEC in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical code in Canada) that provides guidelines for proper

grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system

of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical

Page 33

Notes on Operations (continued)

-Rough Values of Brightness

Your Movie has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles (1500 lux). However, the Movie may be used at F1.2, if illumination is

MOVIE SEI-rlNGS NATURAL LIGHT CONDITIONS

(Amber Filter Range)

- -"OUTDOOR"

tFair weather, blue sky

• Slightly cloudy sky

• Cloudy or rainy sky

• Sunlight in clear weather at midday

• Average sunlight in clear weather

more than 0.2 footcandles (2 lux). The table below shows the approximate values of brLghtness for

reference.

KELVIN ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE COLOR

COLO_ TINT TE_ERAIURE MIXTURE

10,000 •Color television Bluish

8,000 7,000

6,500 6,000

5,500

5,000

• Fluorescent lamp (Daylight)

• Camera flash bulb

• Blue tamp for photography

"AUTO"

- -"INDOOR"

• Sunlight 2 hours after sunrise and before sunset

• Sunlight40 min.after sunrise and beforesunset

• Sunlight 30 min. after sunrise

(Blue Fitter Range)

and before sunset

• Sunlight 20 min. after sunrise and before sunset

-Special Effects Photography

You can fit the Movie Lens Hood with any

compensator, or "special effects"photographic lens

or filter, that is 49 mm in diameter.

Wide Angle Lens (Supplied)

Expandsthe Movie'sfieldof viewto permitwide panoramaswithoutpanning.

Telephoto Lens (Supplied)

Increasesthe Movie'smagnification throughout its

zoomrange.

4,500 4,000 3,500

3,200

2,800

Refer to the Accessory section on the back cover for an illustration of the accessories below.

To Remove the Lens Hood:

Facing the Lens, turn the Lens Hood counterclockwise to its limit. Cover the Lens Hood

with the palm of your hand, and lightly press and squeeze the Lena Hood Ring, supplying equal pressure around the ring. Turn the Ring

counterclockwise a little more, to loosen and remove it.

• Fluorescent lamp (White)

• Normal flash bulb

• Fluorescent lamp (Off-white) =Tungsten lamp for photography

• Halogen lamp

• Iodine lamp

,=Tungsten lamp

* Acetylene lamp eKerosene lamp

•Candlelight2,000

Whitish

Yellowish

Reddish

Filter Kit Helps you create professional special effects with

star, clear, neutral density and poladzing filters.

This equipment has been tested and found to or television reception which can be determined by comply with the limits for a Class B computing turning the equipment on and off, use the

device in accordance with the specifications set equipment in another location and/or utilize an forth in Bubpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If electrical outlet different from that used by the

this equipment does cause nterferense to rad o receiver,

Page 34

Before Requesting Service

If you have a problem with your Movie, it may be a minor one that you can correct yourself. Use the chart below in case your problem is listed, and then follow the recommendations.

Troubles No power...

Video cassette can't be inserted ...

Video cassette can't be removed ...

No operation starts when operation buttons are pressed ...

Recording does not operate ...

Auto Focus does not operate ...

The sound from microphone can't be

monitored ... Camera picture is too dark ...

No playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks ...

Dudng playback, the picture indicates motion or blurred action ...

If the top ofyourplaybackpicturewaves backand forth excessively...

Corrections

-,Make sure the Power Source is connected. (P.11) =Make sure the POWER Switch is ON. (P.16) =Check the Dew Indicator. (P.15) =Make sure the battery is fully charged. (P.12)

=Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly and firmly.

(P.18)

eMake sure the Lens Cap is OFF. (P.6) eMake sure the Power Source is connected. (P.11)

elnsert the cassette with the window side facing out and the record

tab facing up. (P.13)

eMake sure the Power Source {s connected. (P.11)

-,Check the Dew Indicator. (P.15)

=Make sure the record tab is still intact. (P.13) =Check the Battery Indicator. (P.15)

-,Check the Dew Indicator. (P.15) =Make sure the Focus Switch is set to "AUTO". (P.22)

=Make sure the unit is ON, with the VCR/CAMERA Selector Switch

set to "CAMERA". (P.16)

=Make sure the unit is set to REC or Record/Pause mode.

,=Make sure the High Speed Shutter Switch is OFF. (P.23) =Press the Tracking Control Button. (P.17)

=Portions of the still picture where the normal speed motion was

particularly rapid may produce this effect. This is normal.

=Because the playback signal is not as stable as an off the air TV

signal, the top of your TV screen may be bent or unstable when the tape is played back. This symptom is more noticeable when a pre-

recorded tape, recorded on another VCR, is played back. To solve this problem, locate the horizontal hold control on your TV, Turn it

slowly to correct the wavy picture. If your "IV does not have the horizontal hold control or adjusting the control does not help, some

modifications may have to be made to the TV set. Technically this is called "Horizontal AFC time constant change." If such a problem

is noticed, please contact your local "IV service center. (Some nominal service charges are required.)

-- Cleaning Care for Video Heads

(a) Video Head Cleaning: Your Movie will not normally

require head cleaning; however, it is possible that the

heads may become clogged when playing an old or

damaged tape. If the image on your screen resembles the

Clogged Video Head photograph on the left, while

playing back a tape, the heads may require cleaning.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel,

(b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician, Please contact your nearest Panasonic

Service Center. An alternate solution is to obtain a

head cleaning cassette. There are many types of

cleaning cassettes, so be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully. Excessive use of the cleaning cassette could shorten head life. Use this

cassette only when a head clogging symp_ OCcurs.

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System Carrying Case

For organizing, carrying and storing the Movie

system and optional accessories.

-System Carrying Case

To Open the Case

Accessory Storage Suggestion

Handling Precautions

Tab

Be sure that the triangle in the center of the case is

facing up; press raised tabs to open.

Raise lid.

AudioNideo Output Adaptor,

Shoulder Strap for Movie,

Cord etc...

Tab

oThis case will not withstand strong impact, nor

protect your Movie from strong vibrations or shocks.

,,This case hasbeen designed for comfortable

carriageandeasy access;sitting,stepping or placing heavy objects on the case maycause permanent damage to its structure or contents,

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Specifications

Power Source:

Power Consumption:

Video Signal: Video Recording System:

Audio Track:

Pick-Up System: Pick-Up Device: Lens:

Viewfinder:

Minimum Illumination Required: External Microphone Input Level: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight:

Dimensions:

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

VHS Movie: DC 12V AC Adaptor: 110/1201220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz

VHS Movie: 12V DC ttW (Max. 21W) AC Adaptor: 42 W

EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal 4 rotary heads, helical scanning system

1 track Sequential color difference field reverse system

One integral color filter, Charge Coupled Device (CCD) 6:1 zoom lens, fl.2 with auto iris control

Focal length: 8.5mm - 68mm Power zoom and macro functions Lens filter diameter: 49mm

2/3 inch Electronic Viewfinder 2 Lux (F1.2) 0.2 footcandles

--70dB, 4.7K ohms unbalanced, M3 connector

32"F_ 104"F (0"C_40°C)

10o./o_75%

VHS Movie: 4.4 Ibs. AC Adaptor: 1.5 Ibs.

VHS Movie: 3" (W) X 8-3/16" (H) X !5-1/2" (D)

76 (W) X 208 (H) X 394 (D) mm

AC Adaptor: 3" (W) X 1-11/16" (H) X 8-5/16" (D)

76 (W) X 43 (H) X 210 (D) mm

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Index

AC Adaptor ................................ 8

AC Power Cord ......................... 8

Accessory Mount ....................... 7

Accessories (Optional/

Supplied) ............... Back Cover

Adaptor Cable ........................... 8

Adaptor Connector .................... 6

Audio Dubbing ..................... 4, 29

Audio Dubbing Button ............... 7

Audio Dubbing Indicator ............ 7

Audio Input Connector .............. 8

Audio Output Connector ........... 8

Audio/Video

Cable ............ 4, 18, 26, 28, 30

Audio/Videe Dubbing .............. 28

Audio/Video Output

Adaptor ............................ 4, 18

Auto Focus .............................. 22

Auto White Balance ................ 21

Automatic Easy Edit

Standby ................................ 16

Backlight Button ........................ 5

Basic Steps ............................... 3

Battery Charging

Compartment ......................... 8

Battery Compartment ................ 7

Battery Eject Button .................. 7

Battery Pack ...................... 11, 12

Battery Remaining

Indication ............................. 15

Brightness Control ..................... 6

Built-In Microphone ................... 6

Camera Recording .................. 16

Car Battery Cord ..................... 32

Cassette Compartment ............. 6

Charging Battery ............... 12, 32

Charging Indicator Lamp ..... 8, 12

Cleaning Care for Video

Heads .................................. 34

Color Enhancement Light ....... 14

Counter D/M/L/TR Button ... 5, 20

Date/rime Button ................ 5, 19

Dew Indication ......................... 15

Distance Detection Window ...... 5

Earphone Jack .................... 6, 16

Erase Protection ...................... 13

EVF (Electronic

Viewfinder) ....................... 7, 16

EVF Indications ....................... 15

External Microphone Jack ......... 6

Fast Forward/Search Button ..... 7

Fade Button ......................... 5, 23

Fade In/Out ............................. 23

Filter Kit ............................... 4, 33

Focus Control ............................ 6

Focus Switch ............................. 5

High Speed Shutter ................. 23

High Speed Shutter

Indicator ............................... 23

High Speed Shutter

Switch .............................. 5, 23

Index Indicator ......................... 25

Indoor "_" .............................. 21

Input Signal Selector ................. 8

Lap Time Counter ................... 20

Lens Cap ................................... 6

Lens Focus Ring ....................... 7

Lens Hood ........................... 5, 33

Macro Button

(On Zoom Lever) ................... 5

Macro Focus ........................... 21

Manual Focus .......................... 22

Memory Counter ..................... 20

Monitor .................................... 18

Outdoor "-.'51:'........................... 21

Pause/Still Button ...................... 7

Play Button ................................ 7

Play Indicator ............................ 7

Playback .................................. 17

Power Indicator ......................... 7

Power Indicator Lamp ......... 8, 12

Power Supply .......................... 11

Power Switch ............................ 7

Power Zoom Switch .................. 5

Rec Indicator ........................... 16

Record Button ........................... 7

Record Indicator ........................ 7

Record/Pause Button ................ 5

Record Review ........................ 16

Record Review Button .............. 5

Re-Recording .................... 30, 31

Reset Button ............................. 5

Rewind/Search Button .............. 7

RF Converter Switch ................. 8

Safety Precautions .................... 2

Search Speed ......................... 17

Select Button ............................. 5

Self Timer/rime

Lapse Switch ................... 5, 24

Set Button ................................. 5

Shoulder Strap ........................ 10

Specifications .......................... 36

Still Picture .............................. 17

Stop/Eject Button ...................... 7

Strap Attachment Rings ............ 6

Super Directional

Michrophone ..... 4, Back Cover

Synchro Edit Cord ............. 28, 30

Synchro Edit/

Remote Jack .............. 6, 28, 30

Synchro Edit Jack ............. 28, 30

System Carrying Case ............ 35

Tab .......................................... 13

Tally light ................................... 5

Tape Counter .......................... 20

Tape Remaining ...................... 20

Tape Warning .......................... 15

Telephoto Lens ................... 4, 33

Tracking Control .................. 5, 17

Tripod Mounting Hole ................ 6

Troubles .................................. 34

Tuner Adaptor ......................... 26

Values of Brightness ............... 33

VCR/Camera Selector Switch ... 7

VHF Antenna Input Terminal .... 8

VHF Antenna Output

Terminal ................................. 8

VHF Connecting

Cable ...... 4, 18, 28, 29, 30, 31

VHS Index Search System ..... 25

Video Cassettes (tapes) .......... 13

Video Dubbing ......................... 27

Video Dubbing Button ............... 7

Video Dubbing Indicator ............ 7

Video Input Connector .............. 8

Video Output Connector ........... 8

Vision Adjustment Ring ............. 7

WB (White Balance) Switch ...... 5

Wide Angle lens .................. 4, 33

Wind Buffer Switch .................... 6

Zoom In/Out ............................ 22

Zoom Lever ............................... 5

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Accessories

Accessories packed with,

t pc. AC Adaptor

(PV-A23)

1 pc. Audio/Video Cable

(VJPS0216 or

VJPS0337)

1 pc. System Carrying

Case (VYCS0761)

1 pc. Battery Pack

(PV-BP50)

,our Movie

1 pC. Shoulder Strap

(VYCS0786)

1 pc. 300ohm-75ohm

Transformer

(VSQS049_

1 pc. AudioNideo

Output Adaptor

(VSQS0507)

Wide Angle Lens

(PV-LW49)

Optional Accessories

1/2" Video Cassette

_NV-T160"_

NV-T120)

Tape

_NV-T60 ]

Tuner Adaptor

AC Adaptor

PV-A23)

Synchro Edit Cord

(PV-_

Car Battery Cord (PV-C20M)

Video Corrector

Wide Angle Lens (PV-LW49)

Telephoto Lens

(PV-LT49)

1 pc. Color

Enhancement Light (VUAW0415)

=1 pc. VHF Connecting

Cable (VSQS0217)

Telephoto Lens

(PV-LT49)

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New Jersey 07094 65th It=rant r)' Ava_ue KM 9,5

CarolirJa, Puedo Rico 00630

Battery Pack (PV-BP50)

Super Directional

Microphone(PV-MK40)

Filter Kit (PV-F49)

SystemCarryingCase

(PV-H60M)_

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